Conn. Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill For Critically Ill Children

HARTFORD — A bill that would allow minors with certain debilitating conditions to use Connecticut's medical marijuana program cleared its final legislative hurdle in the state legislature late Friday night.

The proposal, which had already cleared the House of Representatives, was set to be considered Friday by the Senate. After nearly four hours of heated debate with opposing parties, the Senate eventually voted in favor. The bill now heads to Governor Malloy's desk, where he is expected to sign it into law.

Sen. Toni Boucher, a Wilton Republican and chief opponent of the legislation, nearly sent it off course with 25 possible amendments, however they were all ultimately shot down.

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